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Wayside Landscaping, LLC

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Wayside Landscaping, LLC

4.64(
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Customers say: True professional
20 local quotes requested
16 years of experience

Wayside Landscaping, LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. We are Licensed, Insured, and Bonded. MHIC#119101

"Will never use this company again"

ryan w on January 2025

Wayside Landscaping, LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. We are Licensed, Insured, and Bonded. MHIC#119101

"Will never use this company again"

ryan w on January 2025

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Proscape Landscaping and Enhancements

5.00(
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Proscape Landscaping and Enhancements

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
27 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We have 24 years experience and specialize in all phases of landscaping, hardscaping, mulch spreading, leaf removal, stump grinding, yard clean ups, and more! We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"I would highly recommend this landscape company. They came right on time cleaned up everything and left a terrific looking front lawn. I will definitely use them next year. Their price was very fair for the amount of work they had to do."

Roger G on October 2025

We have 24 years experience and specialize in all phases of landscaping, hardscaping, mulch spreading, leaf removal, stump grinding, yard clean ups, and more! We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"I would highly recommend this landscape company. They came right on time cleaned up everything and left a terrific looking front lawn. I will definitely use them next year. Their price was very fair for the amount of work they had to do."

Roger G on October 2025

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Divine Landscaping Inc

4.89(
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Divine Landscaping Inc

4.89(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
20 local quotes requested

Divine Landscaping Inc is a full service landscape company. Our professional design team can help you from start to finish with ALL your landscape needs. From custom stone work, retaining walls, patios and walkways to carpentry, landscape lighting, water features, landscape design and installation. We give free estimates on all our work.

"Jaime and his crew did an outstanding job. True professionals and hard workers and I have found my long term lawn and landscaping company for good. Highly recommended and 5 stars all the way"

CJ H on September 2021

Divine Landscaping Inc is a full service landscape company. Our professional design team can help you from start to finish with ALL your landscape needs. From custom stone work, retaining walls, patios and walkways to carpentry, landscape lighting, water features, landscape design and installation. We give free estimates on all our work.

"Jaime and his crew did an outstanding job. True professionals and hard workers and I have found my long term lawn and landscaping company for good. Highly recommended and 5 stars all the way"

CJ H on September 2021

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Emerald Landscaping Corporation

4.23(
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Emerald Landscaping Corporation

4.23(
117
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Customers say: Quality work
13 local quotes requested
28 years of experience

Emerald Landscaping Corporation will always go the extra mile for their customers and makes sure to do the job the right way the first time around. Please call us today! *** Attention customer: Please be advised we do not provide one time mowing service visits***

"The office staff was communicative about scheduling and planned work. Excellent work!"

Jackie S on December 2023

Emerald Landscaping Corporation will always go the extra mile for their customers and makes sure to do the job the right way the first time around. Please call us today! *** Attention customer: Please be advised we do not provide one time mowing service visits***

"The office staff was communicative about scheduling and planned work. Excellent work!"

Jackie S on December 2023

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Yard By Yard Makeovers LLC

4.78(
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Yard By Yard Makeovers LLC

4.78(
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Customers say: Quality work
28 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Brian David Mahan, Master Gardener, and his expert crew have been helping homeowners in Silver Spring and Takoma Park, Maryland since 1993. We can reshape and beautify neglected yards, or any yards. Our creative expertise can provide you with a basic plan compatible with your needs and budget

"Excellent workers that cleared a thick growth of bamboo from yard."

Amaris J on February 2023

Brian David Mahan, Master Gardener, and his expert crew have been helping homeowners in Silver Spring and Takoma Park, Maryland since 1993. We can reshape and beautify neglected yards, or any yards. Our creative expertise can provide you with a basic plan compatible with your needs and budget

"Excellent workers that cleared a thick growth of bamboo from yard."

Amaris J on February 2023

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Kuhlman Lawn Service

4.83(
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Kuhlman Lawn Service

4.83(
70
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
24 years of experience

Kuhlman Lawn Service, LLC is a family owned and operated company that has more then 10 years experience and was started in 2002 and specializes in full maintenance contracts for both commercial and residential customers in the Montgomery County area's to include Poolesville, Dickerson, Boyds, Beallesville, Potomac. Can provide ala carte services to include but not limited to Spring clean up, pruning, mulching. Providing professional services with a family feel where an owner can be contacted 24/7 to address your concerns to keep your property maintained so you can just enjoy. Please give us a call as Lawn Maintenance is our specialty and enjoying the outdoors and not having to maintain it should be yours. Family owned and operated. Owners available 24/7 by phone.

"We have been using Kuhlman Lawn Service for years. The job their employees do is exactly what we hire them for! The employees are courteous and go above and beyond to get the job done to our satisfaction."

Anne L on July 2025

Kuhlman Lawn Service, LLC is a family owned and operated company that has more then 10 years experience and was started in 2002 and specializes in full maintenance contracts for both commercial and residential customers in the Montgomery County area's to include Poolesville, Dickerson, Boyds, Beallesville, Potomac. Can provide ala carte services to include but not limited to Spring clean up, pruning, mulching. Providing professional services with a family feel where an owner can be contacted 24/7 to address your concerns to keep your property maintained so you can just enjoy. Please give us a call as Lawn Maintenance is our specialty and enjoying the outdoors and not having to maintain it should be yours. Family owned and operated. Owners available 24/7 by phone.

"We have been using Kuhlman Lawn Service for years. The job their employees do is exactly what we hire them for! The employees are courteous and go above and beyond to get the job done to our satisfaction."

Anne L on July 2025

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East Coast Landscape Design

4.59(
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East Coast Landscape Design

4.59(
139
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Customers say: Quality work
47 local quotes requested
47 years of experience

BEAUTIFUL OUTDOOR LIVING. East Coast creates inspiring landscapes, hardscapes and drainage solutions that bring beauty, new outdoor experiences and exceptional value to your life and home. SPECIALIZING IN: Patios, walkways, driveways, landscaping, fire pits, outdoor kitchens, retaining walls, outdoor lighting, drainage and erosion control (including eco-friendly permeable pavers). TRUSTED: Employees drug tested and background checked. License #42490. Insurance #Q89-0102236-M. ADDITIONAL EMAIL: mark@eclandscapedesign.com

"that Roberto and the crew did a great job on the retaining wall and driveway. The workmanship was excellent, and Roberto accommodated my every request for alterations in the design without question. In addition, his suggestions contributed to creating the finished product that I had envisioned."

Robert R on February 2025

BEAUTIFUL OUTDOOR LIVING. East Coast creates inspiring landscapes, hardscapes and drainage solutions that bring beauty, new outdoor experiences and exceptional value to your life and home. SPECIALIZING IN: Patios, walkways, driveways, landscaping, fire pits, outdoor kitchens, retaining walls, outdoor lighting, drainage and erosion control (including eco-friendly permeable pavers). TRUSTED: Employees drug tested and background checked. License #42490. Insurance #Q89-0102236-M. ADDITIONAL EMAIL: mark@eclandscapedesign.com

"that Roberto and the crew did a great job on the retaining wall and driveway. The workmanship was excellent, and Roberto accommodated my every request for alterations in the design without question. In addition, his suggestions contributed to creating the finished product that I had envisioned."

Robert R on February 2025

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R Mejia Landcare LLC

4.86(
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R Mejia Landcare LLC

4.86(
14
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 local quotes requested

Family owned and operated lawn service business with over 15 years of experience. We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Lawn & Landscaping services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

"He is very professional đź‘Ź. Arrive on time, well executed the job, and fair price."

Surafel A on November 2024

Family owned and operated lawn service business with over 15 years of experience. We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Lawn & Landscaping services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

"He is very professional đź‘Ź. Arrive on time, well executed the job, and fair price."

Surafel A on November 2024

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Master Fences

4.54(
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Master Fences

4.54(
192
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Customers say: Quality work
61 local quotes requested
21 years of experience

***8-Time SUPER SERVICE AWARD WINNER!!! Master Fences is a family owned business that has provided full fence and deck installation services to the local Maryland community for the past decade. We are known in the community not only for our customer service, but also for the high quality of work we can provide. We firmly believe that experience is important and have set that as our motto to let you know that you are getting the highest quality of work and materials available. We are dedicated to serving you well and for this reason have been well recommended among our customers.

"They were communicative, fast and responsive. The gate looks great. Would definitely rehire!"

Tamara V on July 2025

***8-Time SUPER SERVICE AWARD WINNER!!! Master Fences is a family owned business that has provided full fence and deck installation services to the local Maryland community for the past decade. We are known in the community not only for our customer service, but also for the high quality of work we can provide. We firmly believe that experience is important and have set that as our motto to let you know that you are getting the highest quality of work and materials available. We are dedicated to serving you well and for this reason have been well recommended among our customers.

"They were communicative, fast and responsive. The gate looks great. Would definitely rehire!"

Tamara V on July 2025

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JK Gardening Lawn & Garden Care

5.00(
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JK Gardening Lawn & Garden Care

5.00(
20
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
17 local quotes requested

Our talented landscape designers have the capability to service properties in the DMV area, both large and small, and everything in between. We realize the importance of an attractive, well-maintained home. Our landscapers will help you create a unique landscape design that will grow and mature through the years. We take into consideration all aspects like security, maintenance, color preferences and overall look of the design in contrast with your home. Knowing that landscape design is a investment in your home, our team is also available for maintenance services, like spring and fall cleanups, fence work, remodeling (interior & exterior), masonry, paving, tree work or any handyman services you may need! MHIC # 106114

"We had a fantastic experience with JK Gardening Lawn & Garden Care, from start to finish. Their pricing was very reasonable, and the quality of service exceeded our expectations. Kevin and his uncle came out to plant 20 emerald green arborvitae trees along our driveway. They dug all the holes by hand, demonstrating incredible effort and precision. They even moved the excess dirt into a neat pile exactly where we requested. Once the job was done, they thoroughly cleaned up and even blew the driveway free of debris. We couldn't be happier with their professionalism and attention to detail. Highly recommend!"

Barbara M on April 2025

Our talented landscape designers have the capability to service properties in the DMV area, both large and small, and everything in between. We realize the importance of an attractive, well-maintained home. Our landscapers will help you create a unique landscape design that will grow and mature through the years. We take into consideration all aspects like security, maintenance, color preferences and overall look of the design in contrast with your home. Knowing that landscape design is a investment in your home, our team is also available for maintenance services, like spring and fall cleanups, fence work, remodeling (interior & exterior), masonry, paving, tree work or any handyman services you may need! MHIC # 106114

"We had a fantastic experience with JK Gardening Lawn & Garden Care, from start to finish. Their pricing was very reasonable, and the quality of service exceeded our expectations. Kevin and his uncle came out to plant 20 emerald green arborvitae trees along our driveway. They dug all the holes by hand, demonstrating incredible effort and precision. They even moved the excess dirt into a neat pile exactly where we requested. Once the job was done, they thoroughly cleaned up and even blew the driveway free of debris. We couldn't be happier with their professionalism and attention to detail. Highly recommend!"

Barbara M on April 2025

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FAQs for sod installation projects in Frederick, MD

Seeding costs less up front, but you’ll wait months—and sometimes a full season—for the grass to fill in. Sod costs more per square foot, yet it gives you an instant, usable lawn the day it’s installed and needs far less care during the first year. 

If speed and early curb appeal matter, the higher sod price is often worth it; if you’re watching every dollar and don’t mind the wait, seed can still be a smart play.

Start by sketching your lawn and breaking it into rectangles or circles. Measure each section, multiply length by width, and then add all the sections together for the total square footage. Standard sod rolls are two feet by 1.5 feet, and one pallet covers 450 square feet. 

Divide your total area by 450 to see how many pallets you need, then round up—extras come in handy for cutting around curves or mistakes. Still unsure? A local sod supplier or installer can confirm your math before you order.

Most sod grips the soil within 10 to 14 days. During that stretch, keep foot traffic to a minimum and mow only if the grass gets tall. After two weeks, the roots should be strong enough for light use, but wait six weeks before heavy play or frequent mowing. Giving the grass that short honeymoon helps it anchor firmly and sets the stage for a durable, healthy lawn.

Give your new lawn two full weeks before any foot traffic, then stick to light use only. Hold off on vigorous play, parties, or regular mowing until the six-week mark so the roots can dig deep. Keep watering on schedule and watch for any dry patches. A little patience now means stronger turf and fewer repairs later.

Keep an eye on color, moisture, and even growth. Fresh sod should stay uniformly green; brown spots or gaps hint at dry soil or poor contact. Water deeply at least once a day for the first week (more in hot weather) and back off gradually after the roots take. Avoid heavy foot traffic until the grass feels firmly anchored. Quick attention to trouble spots now prevents costly patches later.

Aim for spring or early fall when daytime temps hover between 55°F and 80°F. Mild weather and consistent moisture help the roots knit quickly. Laying sod in midsummer can stress the grass, while frozen winter soil blocks rooting altogether. 

If you must install outside the ideal window, budget extra time for watering and tending to the turf. Choosing the right season makes the job easier and the lawn tougher.

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